LG 9 Kg 5 Star AI Direct Drive Steam Wi-Fi Front Load
Model FHP1209Z5M
- 9 Kg
- Front Load
Best for: Families of 4-5 wanting a best-selling 9 Kg front load with steam and Wi-Fi
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Best for: Families of 4-5 wanting a best-selling 9 Kg front load with steam and Wi-Fi
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Price details & EMI
Warranty: 2 Years Comprehensive + 10 Years Motor
Pay in EMIs
Monthly EMI
₹3,770
Total interest
₹3,250
Total payable
₹45,240
Our Verdict
Indian Kitchen Score™
4.3
2,164 Amazon ratings · checked 30 Sept
900+ bought on Amazon in the past month (September 2026), one of the best-selling front loads we list
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A research-based judgment, not a lab test. How we score
Bottom line: One of the best-selling front loads we list (900+ a month), with 4.3★ from over 2,100 ratings, AI Direct Drive, steam and the lowest published water use of our washing machines.
Pros
- 7.4 L/kg water use, the lowest we list with a published figure
- Steam and Wi-Fi
Cons
- About ₹42,000
- 1200 RPM, slower than the Samsung and IFB 9 Kg models
A good fit for
- Families of 4-5
Skip it if you want
- Tight budgets
Key facts
- Scores 93/100: 1st of the 34 washing machines we list, and 1st of 15 front load models.
- At about ₹41,990 (our last price check), 32 of the 34 cost less; 6 are rated higher on Amazon than its 4.3★ from 2,164 reviews.
- Rated at 7.4 litres of water per kg: about 67 litres for a full 9 kg load.
- Against the Samsung 9 Kg 5 Star AI Ecobubble Super Speed Wi-Fi Front Load: ₹2,500 less, 1 point lower on our score.
- Against the IFB 9 Kg 5 Star DeepClean AI Wi-Fi Front Load: ₹2,000 less, the same score.
- Against the LG 8 Kg 5 Star Inverter Direct Drive Steam Wi-Fi Front Load: ₹5,500 less, 6 points lower on our score, 8 Kg against 9 Kg.
In detail
- Design & build
- Middle Black front load with a jog dial, only 47.5cm deep.
- Performance
- AI Direct Drive motor, 1200 RPM, steam cycles.
- Indian Home Fit
- 9 Kg suits a family of 4-5.
- Value for money
- At about ₹42,000 it costs about the same as Samsung's 9 Kg model.
Researched by Khushal Thakkar · Founder & Lead Reviewer. Tracking 352 products across 14 categories; data from Amazon, Flipkart and brand websites; last updated 2026-09-30.
How it compares
Next to the closest alternatives we list. This product's price is today's; the others are from our latest price check.
| Product | This productLG 9 Kg 5 Star AI Direct Drive Steam Wi-Fi Front Load (FHP1209Z5M) |  Samsung 9 Kg 5 Star AI Ecobubble Super Speed Wi-Fi Front Load (WW90DG5U24AXTL)Premium Pick |  IFB 9 Kg 5 Star DeepClean AI Wi-Fi Front Load (Executive MXN 9014K) |  LG 8 Kg 5 Star Inverter Direct Drive Steam Wi-Fi Front Load (FHB1208Z4M) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹41,990 | ₹39,490 | ₹39,990 | ₹36,490Lowest |
| Kitchen Score | 93/100Highest | 92/100 | 93/100Highest | 87/100 |
| Amazon rating | ★ 4.3 (2,164) | ★ 4.2 (875) | ★ 4.6 (782) | ★ 4.0 (867) |
| Capacity | 9 Kg | 9 Kg | 9 Kg | 8 Kg |
| Type | Front Load | Front Load | Front Load | Front Load |
| Energy Rating | 5 Star | 5 Star | 5 Star | 5 Star |
| Spin Speed | 1200 RPM | 1400 RPM | 1400 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Wash Programs | 14 | 14 | 22 (11 on panel + 11 in app) | 10 |
| Motor | AI Direct Drive | Digital Inverter | Eco Inverter (BLDC) | Inverter Direct Drive |
| Special Features | 6 Motion DD, Steam, in-built heater, Wi-Fi | AI Ecobubble, Super Speed (39 min), Hygiene Steam, in-built heater, Wi-Fi | DeepClean, 9 Swirl Wash, Power Steam, Steam Refresh, in-built heater, Wi-Fi | 6 Motion DD, Steam (Allergy Care), in-built heater, Wi-Fi |
| Warranty | 2 Years Comprehensive + 10 Years Motor | 2 Years Comprehensive + 10 Years Motor | 4 Years Comprehensive + 10 Years Motor + 10 Years Spares | 2 Years Comprehensive + 10 Years Motor |
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Full Specifications
- Capacity
- 9 Kg
- Type
- Front Load
- Energy Rating
- 5 Star
- Spin Speed
- 1200 RPM
- Wash Programs
- 14
- Motor
- AI Direct Drive
- Special Features
- 6 Motion DD, Steam, in-built heater, Wi-Fi
- Noise
- 54 dB
- Water Consumption
- 7.4 L/kg/cycle
- Dimensions
- 60W × 47.5D × 85H cm
- Warranty
- 2 Years Comprehensive + 10 Years Motor
- Model
- FHP1209Z5M
Care & Maintenance
- Use front-load (HE) detergent
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's ₹41,990 on Amazon. The MRP is ₹53,990, so that's 22% off. On Flipkart it was ₹46,000 when we last checked (14 Nov); Flipkart prices change often, so compare both before buying.
LG scores 92/100 for After-Sales Service in our Indian Kitchen Score™: our judgment of how established its service network and warranty are in India. Warranty on this model: 2 Years Comprehensive + 10 Years Motor.
Capacity: 9 Kg. Type: Front Load. Energy Rating: 5 Star. Spin Speed: 1200 RPM.